Martyr
Holy Martyr Peter of Avessalome
January 12 Old CalendarJanuary 25 New Calendar
Life
Peter was born in Eleutheropolis, Palestine. In his youth he suffered for the Christian faith in the time of Emperor Maximinus, in the year 311. After many torments he was condemned to death. Having heard the death sentence, he joyfully cried out: "This is my only desire, to die for my God!" He was crucified on a cross, as the Lord Himself was, and on the cross he expired.
Having heard the death sentence, he joyfully cried out: "This is my only desire, to die for my God!" He was crucified on a cross, as the Lord Himself was, and on the cross he expired.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 12. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on January 12
The full reading for January 12 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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